Advocating nuclear war, attempting communication with dolphins and
taking an interest in the paranormal and UFOs, there is perhaps no
greater (or stranger) cautionary tale for the Left than that of
Posadism. Named after the Argentine Trotskyist J. Posadas, the
movement's journey through the fractious and sectarian world of
mid-20th century revolutionary socialism was unique. Although at
times significant, Posadas' movement was ultimately a failure. As
it disintegrated, it increasingly grew to resemble a bizarre cult,
detached from the working class it sought to liberate. The renewed
interest in Posadism today - especially for its more outlandish
fixations - speaks to both a cynicism towards the past and
nostalgia for the earnest belief that a better world is possible.
Drawing on considerable archival research, and numerous interviews
with ex- and current Posadists, I Want to Believe tells the
fascinating story of this most unusual socialist movement and
considers why it continues to capture the imaginations of leftists
today.
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